LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $81 | $129 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 206 g |
| Released | May 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: LG V50 ThinQ 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG V50 ThinQ 5G is the cheaper option.
Display
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Super AMOLED, Infinity-U Display |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | Always-On Display, 100% DCI-P3 | — |
Platform
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
Memory
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 2TB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - 6GB model only |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM. UFS 3.0 |
| Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Main Camera
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm; 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Cam, AI Composition | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR10 video recording, Steady Record | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (standard), 1/4", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Battery
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3, 10W wireless (Qi) | 25W wired fast charging |
Body
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) | 164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.49 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), MIL-STD-810G compliant | — |
Comms
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 | 2019, September 03 |
| Status | Released May 2019 | Available. Released 2019, September |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 4,000 mAh for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G.
Which has more RAM, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — 6 GB for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G.
Which is lighter, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
LG V50 ThinQ 5G — 183 g for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 206 g for the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G.
Which is newer, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G — May 2019 for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus Sep 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G.
Is the LG V50 ThinQ 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G rated higher?
We rate the LG V50 ThinQ 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 7/10.